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Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new biocompatible UV-blocking compound has been discovered by scientists in Thailand, during research into
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality, will be joined by wellness professionals for
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Six Senses will operate one of two luxury hotels and a Six Senses Spa within
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Hospitality group Accor has launched its first Fairmont Hotels and Resorts-branded property in Japan, the
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
Aman has launched its first wellness programme curated in collaboration with global wellness advisor, tennis
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, has confirmed the company will open a longevity
Banyan Tree Samui in Koh Samui, Thailand has launched a spa package to ride the
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
MSpa International has announced the appointment of Deirdre McGuinness as group director of spa and
Thailand’s award-winning wellness sanctuary, Kamalaya Koh Samui, is unveiling new facilities and programmes to address
John and Karina Stewart, founders of Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand, have exited the business
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Thailand news

Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new biocompatible UV-blocking compound has been discovered by scientists in Thailand, during research into
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality, will be joined by wellness professionals for
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Six Senses will operate one of two luxury hotels and a Six Senses Spa within
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Hospitality group Accor has launched its first Fairmont Hotels and Resorts-branded property in Japan, the
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
Aman has launched its first wellness programme curated in collaboration with global wellness advisor, tennis
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, has confirmed the company will open a longevity
Banyan Tree Samui in Koh Samui, Thailand has launched a spa package to ride the
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
MSpa International has announced the appointment of Deirdre McGuinness as group director of spa and
Thailand’s award-winning wellness sanctuary, Kamalaya Koh Samui, is unveiling new facilities and programmes to address
John and Karina Stewart, founders of Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand, have exited the business
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
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Company profile: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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